Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
Robson Green's Weekend Escapes is a documentary on BBC2. Relax, reset and recharge. Robson takes the roads less travelled across his beloved North East England. With famous friends, he finds wellbeing and adventure in wonderful places. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 45 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2025.
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Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
Robson is joined by his uncle Matheson to test a night in a local youth hostel, sign up for a cookery class, take a guided walk on Hadrian's Wall and visit remote honey beehives.
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30:00Sunderland-born actress Melanie Hill joins Robson on his pursuit of outdoor activities to help relax and recharge as they travel to one of the UK's biggest waterfalls.
30:00Robson and TV presenter Steph McGovern explore beach foraging and kite-buggying in Northumberland while on a mission to find new things to do in the great outdoors.
30:00Robson plays host to Grantchester co-star Tom Brittney on a road trip around County Durham where the pair are on a mission to find peace and relaxation in the countryside.
Series 2
Robson’s sisters Dawn and Joanna join the actor on a weekend of activities in Northumberland. A sidecar motorbike drive is only topped by a puffin cruise from Amble Harbour.
Robson takes former Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi for a day out. After wing foiling, they join an outdoor ballet class, and Robson takes a wildlife photography lesson.
Robson meets Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson. They cycle around the shores of Northumberland’s Kielder Water before braving a zip wire ride and a canoe trip on the reservoir.
Celebrity chef Kenny Atkinson joins Robson on a trip to Scotland's St Abb’s Head. A birdwatching boat trip, outdoor cookery and pottery are on the menu.
Robson and fellow Grantchester star Tessa Peake-Jones take in the landscape of the North York Moors and find themselves exploring the benefits of outdoor yoga with goats.
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30:00Dragons' Den star Sara Davies takes Robson gorge-walking in Teesdale as the actor continues his mission to find new ways of spending time in the great outdoors.
30:00Robson is joined by his uncle and nephew on a mission to try new activities in the great outdoors that include birdwatching and gliding.
Series 2
Robson, and his brother and uncle take a more leisurely approach to their two-day getaway. They cruise down the Leeds-Liverpool canal on a narrowboat to enjoy life in the slow lane.
Robson meets up with acting pal Mark Benton. The pair leave the horsepower behind for actual horse-drawn caravans and clip-clop along the lanes of the Eden Valley.
Robson is reunited with longtime acting pal Angela Lonsdale for a weekend break in Northumberland. The pair try outdoor swimming and a laughter yoga session.
Robson heads to Northumberland to meet his acting hero, Kevin Whately. The pair have a go at sand art, go to sea in a rowing boat and test their musical skills on the border pipes.
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30:00Comedian Lost Voice Guy - also known as Lee Ridley - joins Robson in County Durham to explore the benefits of the great outdoors and go for a stroll down memory lane.
30:00Footballer Jill Scott joins Robson on a great outdoor adventure in North Yorkshire where they attempt paddleboard yoga and visit a walled garden.
30:00Robson and actor Mark Benton go on a humour-filled quest to find ways to relax while exploring the North Yorkshire coast.
30:00Former footballer Les Ferdinand is coerced into the North Sea in a wetsuit as he joins Robson Green on a short break in Northumberland packed with memories and laughter.
Series 3
Robson and his uncle Matheson head to the Scottish Borders and their favourite fishing spot. They also enjoy the outdoors on horseback and have a go at hedge laying.